Arrival Day 1: St. Thomas to St. John

Arrive in St. Thomas and pick up your rental car.
Drive toward the car ferry to St. John as quickly as possible.
If you have to wait for the ferry, visit Sapphire Beach Bar & Hotel to grab a quick drink and enjoy the beach.
Change into your bathing suit while waiting for the ferry.
Take the Love City Car Ferry to St. John. Book upon arrival.
Upon arrival, head directly to Hawksnest Beach – known for its large waves. Swim at your own risk as the surf can be strong.
Enjoy dinner and drinks at High Tide Bar & Grill or a nearby restaurant.
Check into your Airbnb for the night (3 nights).

Day 2: Snorkel & Hiking

Wear your bathing suit under your clothes for this day.
Head to Soloman Bay Beach early to watch the sunrise. Access via the easy 1-mile Lind Point Trail hike.
After sunrise, go to your scheduled snorkel or scuba excursion with Low Key Watersports. Be sure to book in advance.
If you get motion sickness, talk with your doctor about prevention options.
After your water excursion, hike the Cinnamon Bay Trail (0.5 miles loop) to explore plantation ruins. You may see wild donkeys and deer along the way.
Head to Cinnamon Bay Beach for sunset views.
Enjoy a late dinner at The Tap Room before heading back to your Airbnb.

Day 3: St. John’s Beaches

Wake up early and head to Maho Beach to snorkel with sea turtles. The earlier you go, the fewer crowds.
Watch for turtle heads popping up at the surface before entering the water.
Be prepared for sand fleas or gnats — they are harmless but can bite.
After snorkeling, visit Trunk Bay Overlook for a photo op of the famous white sand beach.
Head down to Trunk Bay Beach — a favorite! It offers a food/drink stand and an underwater snorkel trail.
This beach does cost $5 per entrant.
If you want to explore more, drive to the east end to see Round Bay and Hurricane Hole.
Optionally, hike Brown Bay Trail to reach Brown Bay Beach and look out for mongoose.
After dark, head to The Beach Bar for dinner.

Day 4: Hike & Flight Home

Arrive at sunrise at Reef Bay Trail for a 1-hour out-and-back hike to view petroglyphs.
Stop for a photo at the Virgin Islands National Park sign located on North Shore Road between Cruz Bay and Caneel Bay.
Take the car ferry back to St. Thomas. Book upon arrival.
If time allows before your flight, drive up to Drake’s Seat viewpoint for panoramic photos.
Return your rental car and head to the airport at least 90 minutes before departure.

United States Virgin Islands

Passports and PTO